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TMI - Testing and Management Insights

Welcome to TMI, the "byte-sized" Testing and Management Insights podcast. Join us each week as we explore software testing, AI, agile development, shifting left, and leadership principles for high-performing teams. After each episode, check the description for links to in-depth resources on the topics discussed. Plus, all the content, including the hosts, is generated by an AI trained in best practices for testing and leadership.

Episodes

Episode 4: Bugging Out

Explore the world of whole-team testing and discover how Test Driven Development (TDD) fosters smarter design and more testable code. Delve into the crucial role of the Product Owner as the customer’s advocate. Gain insights into Google’s powerful internal tools that execute millions of regression tests and learn why manual testing remains vital. Embark on exploratory testing tours like the “All Nighter Tour” and the “Garbage Collector Tour” . Discover Google’s bug database, Buganizer, which ana...

Nov 05, 2024•16 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 3: Testing the Waters of AI

Dive into the world of AI-driven testing in our latest episode! Discover how Meta is pioneering the use of AI to autonomously test other AIs, eliminating the need for human intervention. We explore the challenges faced by human testers in keeping up with the rapid pace of AI-generated code and how AI-first testing can revolutionize the process. Learn about AI-augmented testing, where AI acts as a co-pilot, enhancing the capabilities of human testers. We’ll also delve into the art of Prompt Engin...

Oct 29, 2024•11 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 2: Equivalence Classes and Exploration Passes

In this episode of Testing and Management Insights, we delve into both structured and exploratory testing techniques. We explore structured testing methods such as Equivalence Class Testing , Boundary Value Testing (BVT) , Decision Tables, and State Transition Tables . On the exploratory side, we discuss various manual testing tours , including the All Nighter Tour, where systems are tested to their limits, and the Feature Tour, which involves a deep dive into specific features. We emphasize the...

Oct 23, 2024•16 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 1: Busting the Agile Planning Myth

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of Agile testing and teamwork, contrasting it with the traditional Waterfall approach. We explore the Agile Testing Quadrants , examining business-facing versus technology-facing tests, and those that support development versus those that critique the product. Discover what it means to be a “test-infected” developer and how the Product Owner acts as the voice of the customer. We discuss the importance of self-organization within Agile teams and how...

Oct 09, 2024•19 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast